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Lufkin Environmental
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This crew is absolutely fantastic! They took out most of a dead tree and trimmed up a dying one and cleaned up everything! Most professional company we've ever worked with! I highly recommend them for all your tree needs. They are the best!"
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Double D & Son Tree Experts, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My tree removal , stump grinding and trimming was completed in a timely and efficient manner. Devon was very good at communicating and making sure that the job was done to my satisfaction. They did an excellent job cleaning up too. I would rehire them for any future projects."
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

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